Dietitian: Watch That Cholesterol

In the Coeur d’Alene Press, registered dietitian Kimberly Young of Panhandle Health District tells us all we need to know about cholesterol. She begins: ” You’ve probably heard that high cholesterol levels in the blood raise the risk for heart disease and stroke. What are high cholesterol numbers and what makes them high? September happens to be National Cholesterol Education Month, so now is the time to provide education about what cholesterol is, what your numbers mean, and how to maintain cholesterol in the normal range. It’s also a reminder to get screened. ” More here.

Question: I rarely pay attention to which cholesterol number is which, until Doc Chisolm tsk-tsks me and says one is too high or too low. Or both. I exercise. Try not to snack too much. And get regular eye, teeth & medical checkups. What’s your strategy for staying away from heart disease & stroke?